Incorporation of antigens into viral capsids augments immunogenicity of adeno-associated virus vector-based vaccines.
J Virol
; 86(24): 13800-4, 2012 Dec.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23035231
ABSTRACT
Genetic modification of adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids has previously been exploited to redirect viral tropism. Here we demonstrate that engineering of AAV capsids as scaffolds for antigen display augments antigen-specific immunogenicity. Combining antigen display with vector-mediated overexpression resulted in a single-shot prime-boost vaccine. This new class of vaccines induced immune responses significantly faster and an IgG antibody pool of higher avidity than conventional vectors, highlighting the potency of capsid modification in vaccine development.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vacinas Virais
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Capsídeo
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Dependovirus
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Vetores Genéticos
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Antígenos Virais
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Virol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha